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Missing On The Moon #1
The year is 1997, and crime on the Moon runs rampant…and in the Lunar colony of Buzztown, a billionaire’s daughter has just gone missing. Washed-up private investigator Daniel Schwinn is tasked with finding the missing child, but in the process discovers a dark conspiracy stemming back decades…
Schwinn will have to navigate a world of undead drug addicts, mechanized robocops, and blue-skinned Soviets known as Darksiders to discover the truth. In doing so, he’ll have to confront his own allegiances, and try to atone for past mistakes since resurfaced.
Missing on the Moon is your next neon-noir obsession, brought to you by writer Cory Crater (The Codex) and artist Damian Couceiro (X-Force, Ghost Rider 2099, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
Schwinn will have to navigate a world of undead drug addicts, mechanized robocops, and blue-skinned Soviets known as Darksiders to discover the truth. In doing so, he’ll have to confront his own allegiances, and try to atone for past mistakes since resurfaced.
Missing on the Moon is your next neon-noir obsession, brought to you by writer Cory Crater (The Codex) and artist Damian Couceiro (X-Force, Ghost Rider 2099, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
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Published December 18, 2024
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December 22, 2024
I don't care how novel your setting or compelling your mystery, when your hero introduces his hard-nosed antihero journey with the cold-blooded murder – and not even a mercifully quick one – of a drug addict b/c junkies are "just a waste of O2", it reads like a political stance absent of empathy on behalf of the writer. I have no interest in journeying along with this antihero's redemption... if redemption is even coming.
*Of course* a child – a wealthy girl with proven talent – is at risk. Who wants to bet she's White?
Both stars are for the excellent art (though spending months of one's life bringing this particular morality to life doesn't feel good either).
*Of course* a child – a wealthy girl with proven talent – is at risk. Who wants to bet she's White?
Both stars are for the excellent art (though spending months of one's life bringing this particular morality to life doesn't feel good either).
April 12, 2025
Missing on the Moon is a sharp blend of sci-fi mystery and psychological suspense, set against the haunting, isolated backdrop of a lunar colony. The premise is simple but gripping: a crew member goes missing on the moon, and what unfolds is a spiraling investigation that reveals more than just a disappearance.
The pacing is tight, pulling you deeper with each issue as paranoia and claustrophobia build. The writer does a stellar job layering the mystery—just as you think you’ve figured it out, another twist shifts the perspective. It’s Moon (the movie) meets Blade Runner, with a dash of Agatha Christie in space.
The artwork is a standout. Stark, cold visuals emphasize the vast emptiness of the moon and the emotional isolation of the characters. Panels are framed with intention—every shadow feels like it’s hiding something.
If there’s a critique, it’s that a few character arcs could’ve used more breathing room. The final reveal hits hard, but it could’ve landed even better with a bit more emotional setup.
Still, Missing on the Moon is a smart, atmospheric read that proves mystery comics still have a lot of unexplored territory—literally and figuratively.
The pacing is tight, pulling you deeper with each issue as paranoia and claustrophobia build. The writer does a stellar job layering the mystery—just as you think you’ve figured it out, another twist shifts the perspective. It’s Moon (the movie) meets Blade Runner, with a dash of Agatha Christie in space.
The artwork is a standout. Stark, cold visuals emphasize the vast emptiness of the moon and the emotional isolation of the characters. Panels are framed with intention—every shadow feels like it’s hiding something.
If there’s a critique, it’s that a few character arcs could’ve used more breathing room. The final reveal hits hard, but it could’ve landed even better with a bit more emotional setup.
Still, Missing on the Moon is a smart, atmospheric read that proves mystery comics still have a lot of unexplored territory—literally and figuratively.
February 27, 2025
Cory Crater’s Missing on the Moon is a neon-noir detective thriller that grips you from the first page. Set in the crime-ridden lunar colony of Buzztown, it follows washed-up PI Daniel Schwinn as he unravels a conspiracy tied to a billionaire’s missing daughter. With undead drug addicts, authoritarian robocops, and blue-skinned Soviet remnants lurking in the shadows, the mystery is as thrilling as it is dangerous. Crater’s sharp writing and Damian Couceiro’s atmospheric, cyberpunk-inspired art create a gritty, immersive world that feels both futuristic and timeless. If you love noir, sci-fi, or stories dripping with style and intrigue, Missing on the Moon is a must-read.
February 3, 2025
Investigation of a missing person of importance, in a sci-fi setting
It’s a decent issue, but I just didn’t believe in it so to speak. Couldn’t get immersed. They hurry a bit too much I think. Nothing sticks. I can totally see people liking this though, so give it a shot if you’re into the themes
It’s a decent issue, but I just didn’t believe in it so to speak. Couldn’t get immersed. They hurry a bit too much I think. Nothing sticks. I can totally see people liking this though, so give it a shot if you’re into the themes
April 1, 2025
I didn't finish this issue.
The art and dialogue went for me.
The art and dialogue went for me.
April 13, 2025
Brisk storytelling. Sharp illustration. Engaging mystery. All the main things you're looking for in a sci-fi detective thriller.
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